Pennsylvania Turnpike Bus Accident
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Hi, my name is Taylor. I need to start this by saying that I'm troubled to even do so. The last thing I need right now is to be judged or to feel like I'm taking advantage of anything or anyone. It's not who I am and certainly don't want to come out of this event feeling that way. The last few days alone have been overwhelming enough so please, pass this by if you feel the need to judge me.
I was involved in what the hospital and news stations have used the term to describe as a "mass casualty event"; early Sunday morning. I need to state that even with the injuries that I walk away with, I still by grace, get to walk away. There are so many others that were beside me that have either lost their lives or have suffered serious injury.
My injuries. As you can see, my money maker took a hit and a couple fractures in my back. I was admitted for a couple days and truly felt the love and support of those that cared for me at Forbes Hospital. To the nurses and doctors of the spine & joint center on the 5th floor, I will never forget how you made me feel like family. Sadly, I will for sure never ride another bus through Pennsylvania so I may never see you in person again.
Myself, along with every other passenger lost all of our belongings. Some can be replaced easily, some can't be, and some will never be. I'm just happy to be alive.
Over the last few hours, I've had a lot of time to think of where I am and what not only myself but every other passenger and family member of those passengers will possibly endure. We are out financially. That fact hit home more after speaking with the finance department of the hospital. I was asked about my insurance, my ability to pay not only the hospital bills but the recovery costs alone. I was hit with the very sudden thought that the owner of the bus company involved will probably not have near enough insurance coverage to provide for every victim much less cover a single dollar to help any of us now... them or me.
Starting this.. I have not idea what to ask for.. what to beg for help from those I don't know. I'm a 25 year old student that was simply coming home. In looking at every angle, I can imagine that some would think that I, me and every one else will possibly have some kind of insurance payout... all I can say that should that happen, should there be some recovery, I will donate to charity that exact amount of any donation that any one feels in their heart to send on here.
I'm not desperate. I'm not taking advantage. I'm 25 and will come out of this stronger and will make my life mean something.
To all of the friends I've made during this event, to all the passengers that have shared their lives with me; I love you all. Julia, you've have a forever friend. I'm praying for you.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/pennsylvania-turnpike-crash-multiple-dead-tour-bus-semi-trucks
I was involved in what the hospital and news stations have used the term to describe as a "mass casualty event"; early Sunday morning. I need to state that even with the injuries that I walk away with, I still by grace, get to walk away. There are so many others that were beside me that have either lost their lives or have suffered serious injury.
My injuries. As you can see, my money maker took a hit and a couple fractures in my back. I was admitted for a couple days and truly felt the love and support of those that cared for me at Forbes Hospital. To the nurses and doctors of the spine & joint center on the 5th floor, I will never forget how you made me feel like family. Sadly, I will for sure never ride another bus through Pennsylvania so I may never see you in person again.
Myself, along with every other passenger lost all of our belongings. Some can be replaced easily, some can't be, and some will never be. I'm just happy to be alive.
Over the last few hours, I've had a lot of time to think of where I am and what not only myself but every other passenger and family member of those passengers will possibly endure. We are out financially. That fact hit home more after speaking with the finance department of the hospital. I was asked about my insurance, my ability to pay not only the hospital bills but the recovery costs alone. I was hit with the very sudden thought that the owner of the bus company involved will probably not have near enough insurance coverage to provide for every victim much less cover a single dollar to help any of us now... them or me.
Starting this.. I have not idea what to ask for.. what to beg for help from those I don't know. I'm a 25 year old student that was simply coming home. In looking at every angle, I can imagine that some would think that I, me and every one else will possibly have some kind of insurance payout... all I can say that should that happen, should there be some recovery, I will donate to charity that exact amount of any donation that any one feels in their heart to send on here.
I'm not desperate. I'm not taking advantage. I'm 25 and will come out of this stronger and will make my life mean something.
To all of the friends I've made during this event, to all the passengers that have shared their lives with me; I love you all. Julia, you've have a forever friend. I'm praying for you.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/pennsylvania-turnpike-crash-multiple-dead-tour-bus-semi-trucks
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Taylor Teets
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Columbus, OH